Regional HR Shared Services & Mobility Lead

About the role

The Trendyol HR team centers its culture around people and their growth, focusing on expanding our worldwide talent network while developing skills and promoting an inclusive environment. By collaborating with all departments, we create a space where staff can flourish and use data-driven processes to continuously enhance our methods and build an agile organization that reflects our core values. We are currently searching for a and cooperative HR Operations and Mobility Lead to oversee the full employee lifecycle, corporate mobility, and legal compliance for the UAE and specific EMEA areas. You will serve as the main operational connection between internal groups, foreign workers, outside suppliers, and UAE government systems, ensuring smooth visa handling, pension payments, WPS adherence, and onboarding to deliver an exceptional employee experience while keeping strict audit standards and operational quality.

Key facts

What you'll do

Manage the complete employee lifecycle from initial hiring through final departure and offboarding.

Oversee corporate mobility operations for expatriate staff across the United Arab Emirates region.

Ensure strict statutory compliance with local labor laws in the UAE and EMEA.

Act as the primary operational bridge between internal teams and external vendors daily.

Coordinate with expatriate employees to resolve their work authorization and relocation needs promptly.

Execute flawless visa processing procedures through various UAE government digital platforms accurately.

Administer pension contribution schemes to ensure timely and accurate fund transfers to staff.

Maintain full compliance with the UAE Wage Protection System requirements at all times.

Lead the onboarding process for new hires to ensure a smooth transition start.

Prepare and maintain detailed audit documentation to guarantee strict regulatory readiness always.

Drive operational excellence by improving existing HR shared services workflows and procedures.

Support the development of a positive employee experience across the designated region.

Collaborate with data teams to enhance autonomy and efficiency in daily processes.

Monitor statutory deadlines to ensure no visa or pension contributions are ever missed.

Requirements

Proven experience managing end-to-end employee lifecycle processes within a multinational organization successfully.

Deep understanding of UAE statutory compliance and local labor law regulations thoroughly.

Demonstrated expertise in handling corporate mobility and expatriate visa management operations.

Hands-on knowledge of the UAE Wage Protection System and pension contribution schemes.

Strong operational background in HR shared services or dedicated HR operations roles.

Ability to act as a key link between staff and government platforms.

Experience working with external vendors and managing third-party relationships effectively always.

High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining strict audit readiness standards.

Excellent collaboration skills to work closely with diverse internal teams daily.

Familiarity with UAE government digital portals for employee visa processing and updates.

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are essential for this role.

Nice to have

Previous experience working within the EMEA region or other international markets is valued.

Familiarity with data-driven approaches to improving human resources operational workflows and efficiency.

Background in fostering an inclusive workplace culture across diverse global teams consistently.

Knowledge of agile organizational structures and continuous improvement methodologies in human resources.

Prior experience supporting expatriate employees through complex relocation and settlement procedures.

Understanding of talent development strategies and global talent network expansion initiatives.

Skills & tools

Proficiency in UAE government visa and immigration digital platforms for processing.

Experience with HR information systems and comprehensive employee data management software.

Strong understanding of pension administration and contribution tracking systems for accuracy.

Working knowledge of the Wage Protection System compliance requirements and reporting.

Ability to use data analytics for process improvement and operational initiatives.

Familiarity with corporate mobility software and relocation management tools for staff.

Practical notes

This role is based in Dubai and requires regular on-site presence at the office.

The position involves full-time engagement with the Trendyol HR operations team members.

Candidates must be prepared to manage statutory compliance across multiple international regions.

Regular interaction with UAE government platforms is a core part of daily duties.

The successful applicant will ensure strict audit readiness for all human resources processes.

a full-time position requiring dedication to operational excellence and quality.